Tag Archives: Democrats
Texas’ War on Local Control is Part of National Trend
Nearly 150 progressive officials gathered in Austin last weekend to build the fight against GOP-controlled state legislatures.
Nearly 150 progressive officials from all over the country gathered in Austin to build the fight against GOP-controlled state legislatures....Read More
The Interview: Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg
For the first time in nearly four decades, Harris County’s district attorney is a Democrat, and she has high aspirations.
Upon taking office in January, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg cleaned house, replacing dozens of prosecutors hired by her predecessor. Ogg made good on...Read More
Dems: Dan Patrick’s Senate Speed-up is ‘Subverting’ the Democratic Process
The lieutenant governor is racing to accomplish Abbott's special session agenda, but critics say he’s trampling both the minority party and the public.
The lieutenant governor is racing to accomplish the Governor’s special session agenda, but critics say he’s trampling both the minority party and the public...Read More
It’s a Trump Miracle! There are Signs of Life Among Texas Democrats
For the last 15 years, Texas Democrats have been accusing Republicans of overreach. This time, they might be right.
November 8, 2016 should have been a night of unmitigated joy for the Harris County Republican Party, the largest local GOP organization in Texas. After all, Lie...Read More
Seize the Trumpportunity! President Offers Both Parties Chance to Reinvent Themselves
Democrats and Republicans should treat this new administration as a soul-searching opportunity to return to their principles.
I remember the first time I wrote a letter to John Cornyn, probably 10 years ago. The issue was abortion, and I asked the senator to consider the possibility th...Read More
Meet Jolt, the Latino Organization Aiming to Shake up Texas Politics
“[Change] requires real organizing and investment in the community. You have to be committed long-term to Texas.”
“[Change] requires real organizing and investment in the community. You have to be committed long-term to Texas.”...Read More
Why Did Texas Democrats Support a Measure that would Erase Billions from State Budget?
Senators Hinojosa, Lucio, Uresti and West don’t jump at the opportunity to explain why they voted for SB 17.
Senators Hinojosa, Lucio, Uresti and West don’t jump at the opportunity to explain why they voted for SB 17. ...Read More
The Left Needs Its Own Tea Party
The Trump era is something new in American politics, and only a new approach can counter it.
The Trump era is something new in American politics, and only a new approach can counter it. ...Read More
Texas Democrats Have Few Tools to Stop Republican Agenda
Despite limited options, the Democrats barely mentioned the wave of protests happening in Austin and around the country.
Despite limited options, the Democrats barely mentioned the wave of protests happening in Austin and around the country....Read More